EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Cordless screwdriver Hecht — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. OR/00074/26
Summary
The battery management system lacks a cell temperature monitoring device. The product can overheat and cause burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 62133-2.
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Product
- Cordless screwdriver operating with a 3.6V built-in Li-ion battery, which can be charged with the provided power supply adaptor.
What is the risk?
- The battery management system lacks a cell temperature monitoring device. The product can overheat and cause burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 62133-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/03/2025
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